Monte Cristi, Dominican Republic

Please note: ASB is partnering with Spanish 1030 for this experience. Students registered in Spanish 1030, who complete an ASB application and indicate interest in ASB Dominican Republic, will be given preference.

Dates of Travel

Number of Participants:

Activities

The ASB Dominican Republic group will teach English in elementary schools, facilitate learning activities for children, create lesson plans and deliver them to students, and take part in various building and program development projects for the English Institute.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the Alternative Spring Break 2018 program, students participating in this experience will be able to:

Describe the composition of the diverse population of Dominican Republic (including Monte Cristi), and the inequalities among various groups

Compare and contrast the education system of Dominican Republic and their own educational experiences to date, in order to identify at least 2 differences and similarities between the education systems

Cost

$2,400 CAD (cost subject to change)

Trip Cost covers:

Flight (please note: the flight from Toronto to Dominican Republic is direct)

Registration and Program Fees with Outreach360

Insurance (health, flight cancellation, baggage)

Transportation to/from Airport

Transportation in Dominican Republic

Accommodation

Meals (participants will be notified of the meals that will be provided and ones that they will need to purchase)

Tourist activities in the Dominican

Administrative Fee (t shirt, team leader contribution, journal)

Note: ASB participants will be responsible for any luggage costs assigned by individual airlines, souvenirs, or additional food/snacks during the trip.

Medical Precautions

Participants must visit their family doctor or a travel clinic to ensure that their immunizations are up to date, and that there are no health concerns for travel. The cost of medical precautions is not included in ASB fees, and is the responsibility of the participant.

Sample Day

7:00-8:00 am:

Breakfast

8:00-9:00 am:

Announcements/Prep Time

9:00-11:00 am:

Tutoring/Teaching

11:00-12:00 pm:

Flex Time/Recreation

12:00-1:00 pm:

Lunch

1:00-2:00 pm:

Prep Time

2:00-4:00 pm:

Tutoring/Teaching

4:00-5:00 pm:

Flex Time/Recreation

5:00-6:00 pm:

Free Time

6:00-7:00 pm:

Dinner

7:00-9:00 pm:

Movie/Art/Games/Activity with the children

9:00-10:30 pm:

Team Reflection

10:30 pm:

Quiet Time

Accommodations

Participants will sleep in bunk beds in a dorm-like setting on Outreach360’s property. Sheets/towels are provided, however students may bring their own and may choose to donate them at the end of the experience. Mosquito netting is also provided.

Meals

Meals are prepared in-house by Outreach360 staff, and reflect a variety of local foods (rice, beans, chicken, tortillas, plantains, etc.) as well as North American favourites (pancakes, spaghetti, etc.)